Rangers Look to Seal Quarter-Final Spot Against Mourinho'sFenerbahce
UEFA Europa League - Glasgow Rangers VS Fenerbahce
Match Time:14-03-2025 04:00 Friday (GMT+8)
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Rangers, holding a 3-1 lead from the first leg, will aim to complete the job against Jose Mourinho'sFenerbahce at Ibrox in the second leg of their Europa League last-16 tie. The winner will face either Roma or Athletic Bilbao in the quarter-finals.
Team Analysis:
Rangers had a full week of rest after their impressive 3-1 victory over Fenerbahce in the first leg, where CyrielDessers scored early, Fenerbahce equalized, and Vaclav Cerny added two more goals, including a brilliant counter-attack finish.
On the other hand, Fenerbahce, favored to win, suffered a surprising defeat, ending their 18-game unbeaten run in all competitions. Manager Jose Mourinho admitted that his team played poorly but remained hopeful, calling the result "a good one" given the circumstances and insisting that the tie is still open.
Player Situation:
Rangers defender Robin Propper is unlikely to feature in the second leg due to concussion protocols after a collision in the first leg. Leon Balogun is expected to start in his place, alongside James Tavernier and John Souttar in defense. Czech winger Vaclav Cerny, who has contributed eight Europa League goals this season, will likely start again.
Fenerbahce is dealing with several injuries, including CaglarSoyuncu, and Djiku may start in defense. Coach Mourinho could adjust the lineup by moving SofyanAmrabat into defense, allowing Fred to return to midfield. Up front, Talisca and Saint-Maximin are pushing for a start, but DusanTadic, Youssef En-Nesyri, and EdinDzeko are expected to lead the attack.
Result Prediction:
Rangers are confident of securing a win at home, given their strong record at Ibrox against Turkish teams (3 wins, 2 draws in the last 5 meetings). While it's always risky to underestimate a Mourinho-led side, Fenerbahce has the talent to make a comeback. However, Rangers are expected to have enough to advance on aggregate, with another memorable European night likely ahead at Ibrox.
Predicted Result:Rangers 2-2 Fenerbahce
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